Is Creag a' Ghobhair a hard climb?

Creag a' Ghobhair is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Small sandstone outcrops break up well-drained heather.

How prominent is Creag a' Ghobhair?

Creag a' Ghobhair has 175m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. Marilyns are defined by that measure: at least 150m of drop on all sides.

When should I climb Creag a' Ghobhair?

The standard good-weather months for Creag a' Ghobhair are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.

Can I bring my dog up Creag a' Ghobhair?

On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.

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Marilyn · North-West Highlands

Creag a' Ghobhair

Creag a' Ghobhair — "the goat's crag" — is a 345m hill in the NH65 grid square close to Bonar Bridge. The name suggests historic goat herding on its rocky flank.

Gaelic: “crag, of the, goat” · Pronunciation: krayg uh ghobhair

Quick facts

Height: 345.4m/ 1133ft
Prominence: 175 m
Difficulty: 1 / 5Easy
Grid ref: NH 65974 94057
Nearest city: Inverness· 49km
Dogs: Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗

Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).

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Standard route

heather moorland 50% · rocky slopes 35% · grass slopes 15%

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Park on a side road north of Bonar Bridge, follow forestry tracks then ascend the open eastern slope through gentle heather to the cairn. About 3 hours.

Terrain

Small sandstone outcrops break up well-drained heather. Forest tracks reach to within 500m of the summit area.

In winter

A low coastal hill ideal for short winter days. Forest tracks may be glazed in February when sub-zero nights follow rain.

Outside the SAIS network. No Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecast covers Creag a' Ghobhair. SAIS forecasts six areas only — Northern and Southern Cairngorms, Creag Meagaidh, Lochaber, Glencoe and Torridon — and this hill is outside all of them, so there is no avalanche forecast to read for it. In winter, use MWIS The Northwest Highlands ↗ for mountain weather, judge snow stability from first principles, and treat any cornice or wind-loaded slope with extra caution.

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

Getting there

Glasgow5h 19m
Edinburgh6h 48m

OS maps: OS Landranger 21, OS Explorer 441W

Mobile signal: Poor. Completely off-network; Flow Country topography blocks all signals.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

16h 46mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 05:44
Sunset: 20:58
Civil dawn: 04:58
Civil dusk: 21:44

NOAA Solar Calculator · 18 August 2026

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Around Creag a' Ghobhair on the SCOT network

Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.

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town

Base yourself in Inverness

Highland capital — gateway to Cairngorms, Affric, Far North

49km from the hill

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On TasteSCOT

distillery

After the hill: Balblair

Edderton — Easter Ross distillery with vintage-led range

9km from the hill

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Creag a' Ghobhair — common questions

Is Creag a' Ghobhair a hard climb?: Creag a' Ghobhair is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Small sandstone outcrops break up well-drained heather.
How prominent is Creag a' Ghobhair?: Creag a' Ghobhair has 175m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. Marilyns are defined by that measure: at least 150m of drop on all sides.
When should I climb Creag a' Ghobhair?: The standard good-weather months for Creag a' Ghobhair are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
Can I bring my dog up Creag a' Ghobhair?: On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
What's mobile reception like on Creag a' Ghobhair?: Poor. Completely off-network; Flow Country topography blocks all signals.
Is Creag a' Ghobhair safe in winter?: A low coastal hill ideal for short winter days. Forest tracks may be glazed in February when sub-zero nights follow rain.

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